6.15.2023
WARNER CHAPPELL MUSIC SIGNS ICE SPICE EXECUTIVE PRODUCER RIOTUSA
The Rising Hitmaker is Behind Her Biggest Singles, Including “Princess Diana (Remix),” “Munch (Feelin’ U),” “In Ha Mood,” and More
L-R: RIOTUSA, Ryan Press (President, Warner Chappell Music)
Photo Credit: Sami Miro
The Announcement:
LOS ANGELES, CA – June 15, 2023: Warner Chappell Music has signed a global publishing deal with rising producer, songwriter, and recording artist, RIOTUSA. As Ice Spice’s main collaborator, he recently worked with her and Nicki Minaj on their “Princess Diana (Remix),” which landed at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and is currently No. 11 on Rhythm and No. 20 on Urban radio. He also produced the breakout rapper’s RIAA-certified gold single “In Ha Mood,” which is currently No. 1 on Urban radio. Both songs have a combined weekly audience reach of more than 37 million.
Riot has had a career-defining year, landing five Billboard Hot 100 hits for his work with Ice Spice and reigning at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Producer list for multiple weeks. He produced Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice’s “Barbie World” with Aqua for the upcoming Barbie movie – set to be released on June 23rd with an accompanying music video. In addition, he teamed up with Ice Spice and Taylor Swift to co-write the duo’s “Karma” remix, earning Ice Spice the biggest streaming debut for a female rapper in global Spotify history, and contributed to PinkPantheress’ “Boy’s a liar Pt. 2,” ft. Ice Spice, which peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 – the highest charting single for either artist at the time.
On signing with WCM, Riot shared: “Warner Chappell showed me respect and made me excited to build. Ryan [Press] values my vision and goals as a creative, and I know what he’s brought to the table for other artists. I want to inspire others to chase their dreams, and Warner Chappell will help me achieve those goals.”
Ryan Press, President, North America at Warner Chappell Music, said: “Riot has quickly become one of the most exciting and in-demand producers to emerge from New York’s legendary hip-hop scene. He’s creating hit after hit with Ice Spice, and we’re super lucky to get to support him at this stage of his journey. I’ve had the opportunity to work with some of hip-hop’s biggest music producers during the early stages of their careers, and I know Riot is well on his way to being one of the best producers of his generation.”
James Rosemond Jr, CEO/founder, Mastermind Artists / Manager to Riot & Ice Spice, added: “Riot has now shown he’s a proven hit-maker through his frequent collaboration with one of the buzziest artists in the hip hop scene, Ice Spice. After he scored multiple Billboard Hot 100 entries and radio hits, we knew it was the right time to find a publishing admin partner to support Riot’s works in syncs, licensing, and collection. Ryan Press understood Riot’s goals, vision, and worth, and this next chapter with Ryan and the global Warner Chappell team, as part of our extended family, is only going to amplify Riot’s reach and raise his efforts to another level in this competitive space. I’m excited about what’s next for Riot.”
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Check out the signing announcement on Billboard: https://www.billboard.com/pro/ice-spice-producer-riotusa-signs-publishing-deal-warner-chappell/
The Background:
About Warner Chappell Music
Warner Chappell Music, the global music publishing company of Warner Music Group, is home to a wide array of legendary songwriters and a rich catalog of contemporary hits and influential standards. With offices in more than 20 countries, Warner Chappell provides deep expertise across a range of creative services and the most innovative opportunities for songwriters and copyright holders. Warner Chappell, which has a history dating back more than 200 years, currently publishes and administers music from A-Lin, Angèle, Anderson .Paak, Aya Nakamura, Bruno Mars, Caetano Veloso, Capital Bra, Celeste, Cole Porter, Dave, David Bowie, Duran Duran, El Guincho, Fraser T. Smith, Gamble and Huff, Gene Autry Music Group catalog, George Gershwin, George Michael, Grateful Dead, Jesse & Joy, Jhayco, Justin Tranter, Kacey Musgraves, Katy Perry, Kevin Yi, Kool & the Gang, Led Zeppelin, Lin Xi, Lizzo, Madonna, Marco Antonio Solís, MNEK, Oscar Holter, Pablo Alborán, Pop Smoke, Quevedo, Quincy Jones, RAYE, Saweetie, Stormzy, Summer Walker, Ta-You Lo, Thomas Rhett, Tones and I, and Wyman Wong, among many others.
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Contact:
Michelle McDevitt, Audible Treats
T’Keyah Hayes, Audible Treats
Denise Schenasi, Warner Chappell Music
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